This watchdog blog, by journalist Norman Oder, concerns the $6B project to build the Barclays Center arena & 15-16 towers at a crucial site in Brooklyn. Dubbed Atlantic Yards by developer Forest City Ratner in 2003, it was rebranded Pacific Park Brooklyn in 2014 after the Chinese government-owned Greenland USA bought a 70% stake going forward. In 2018, once the arena & four towers were built, Greenland bought out most of Forest City's stake, then sold three leases to other companies.
Preparing for the MTV Video Music Awards, Barclays Center cordons off much of the plaza; Triangle Building now advertising Snapchat.
Preparation for the MTV Video Music Awards this coming Sunday, Sept. 12, requires cordoning off a large portion of the publicly accessible, privately controlled Barclays Center plaza--technically the Resorts World International NYC Plaza, or is it SeatGeek Plaza yet?
That leaves room for a stage and outdoor performances. I took the photos (and video) yesterday. Note that access to the MTA station will be barred during rehearsals Thursday and Friday, and during the show Sunday--times TBD.
A view from the Atlantic Avenue sidewalk. Photos by Norman Oder
A view (through a gap in the fence) from the Atlantic Avenue sidewalk.
A view from Pacific Street and Flatbush Avenue
A view from the perimeter, near Flatbush Avenue
A view from the perimeter, near Atlantic Avenue
Trucks powering outdoor performances
Trucks along Atlantic Avenue (presumably) powering outdoor performances
The Triangle building, rebranded
The former retail building has recently become a billboard for short-term advertisements.
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